Lifton, B., Otto, R. M., & Wygand, J. (1997). The effect of Ginseng on acute maximal aerobic exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 29(5), Supplement abstract 1414.

Ginseng supplementation (3 g/d) was followed for 13 days. Ss (M = 7; F = 4) were divided into a placebo and a supplementation group. A maximum aerobic test was performed to evaluate pre- and post-treatment differences.

Ginseng supplementation did not improve maximal oxygen consumption, treadmill performance, or total workload and did not lower heart rate.

Implication. Ginseng supplementation is ineffective in altering maximal aerobic performance.

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